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AMR 47T

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,174 mi
Last recorded60,174 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMR 47T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2025 60,174 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 57,891 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 57,801 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,675 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 56,293 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,645 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,746 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 82,773 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,429 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 81,387 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,169 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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AMR 47T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AMR 47T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 47 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AMR 47T?

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What year was AMR 47T registered?

AMR 47T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is AMR 47T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMR 47T shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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